Enrollment
765
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth, NJ
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Federal NCES profile for Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340459005962
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459005962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+160% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Elizabeth, New Jersey, enrolling 765 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.1% of students qualify for free meals, 160% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 765 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elizabeth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 (856 students): Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 15.9:1).
Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students) and Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students) alongside Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 compares
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 160% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 160% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,380
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.7%
African American 7.6%
White 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth Public Schools, which includes Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3.
$24,380
Per student
-2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabeth
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~765 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
How many students attend Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 has 765 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
77.1% of students at Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
The largest demographic group at Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 rank among elementary schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
Is Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 a good school?
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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